Hex Type Thing (A Moonstone Bay Cozy Mystery Book 5) by Amanda M. Lee

Author:Amanda M. Lee [Lee, Amanda M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: WinchesterShaw Publications
Published: 2020-01-06T16:00:00+00:00

16

Sixteen

“What was that?”

Galen waited until we were in his truck to ask the obvious question.

“Where are we going next?” I asked, hoping he would let it go. I knew he wouldn’t, but was desperate for a bit of breathing room.

“Don’t even.” His expression was dark. “Did you try invading her mind again?”

“Maybe.” I was distinctly uncomfortable and shifted on the seat so I could look anywhere but his accusatory eyes. “It’s a nice day. We should get lunch at one of the restaurants on the beach. I’ll buy.”

“You just ate two doughnuts.”

“Yes, but I’m always up for a good lunch. I’m thinking scallops.”

“Hadley.” His tone was no-nonsense. “We’re not leaving until you tell me exactly what you did ... and why.”

I could’ve gotten out and walked back to the lighthouse. It would’ve sent a strong message that … well, I don’t know what. I just didn’t want to admit what I’d done. Unfortunately, it was blazing hot and I didn’t want to walk. I was still feeling mildly lightheaded. “At least start the truck and get the air conditioning going,” I muttered. “I’m hot.”

He blinked several times and then did as I instructed, watching as I lowered my face directly in front of the vents. I felt as if I was on fire.

“Are you okay?” he asked finally, moving his hand to my forehead. “You’re hot.”

“Thank you. You’re hot, too, baby.”

“I’m not in the mood for this.” He was firm. “Tell me what you did.”

There was no way out of this conversation. I knew that and yet pushed all the same. I had no idea what was wrong with me, but it was best to get it over with. “I thought I sensed something about the way June and Bronwen looked at each other when they said they were friends, like there was more there. I just wanted to take a look, and I didn’t want to invade June’s mind because that seemed rude.”

“And invading Bronwen’s wasn’t rude?”

“Hey, it was your idea for me to invade her mind in the first place.”

“When did I say that?”

“On the docks. You expressly pointed her out, but at the time I thought it was because you thought she was hot.”

“Oh, geez. You’re just ... I can’t even.”

“Don’t give me grief,” I snapped. “I was curious. I thought I could get in and out without her noticing. She only realized I was there on the docks because you distracted me and my mind went to a dirty place. That didn’t happen today.”

“And yet she knew you were there.”

“Yeah.” I rubbed my forehead as I related the story to him. When I finished, his expression was hard to read. “I’m really not in the mood for you to yell, so if that’s your plan can we hold off until ... never? That works best for me.”

He didn’t immediately respond, instead placing his hand on the back of my neck and pushing my head down so I could get a full dose of the air conditioner. His fingers were gentle as they rubbed there.

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